Resources

Eco Drama produce Classroom Activity Packs for every production and workshop. These packs are designed to enable teachers and pupils to explore the themes of the show or workshop both prior to the visit and afterwards in order to deepen learning and engagement. We also produce Resource Packs for our projects, available in hard copy at Teacher CPD events and by post.

In autumn 2018 we have launched our brand new Resource Pack ‘Let’s Go…Out to Play!‘ which is available to purchase as a quality, ring-bound hard copy booklet. To obtain a copy, or multiple copies for your school or organisation, please contact us and we will arrange postage. The costs per pack are outlined below:

Sample versions of the 2018 and 2015 Out to Play packs are available to view below.

Although written for teachers, these resource packs will be an invaluable tool for anyone working with children and young people in places such as nature clubs, camps, after school clubs, drama groups, youth groups or other creative learning settings.

Out to Play Resource Pack Feedback (2015 edition)

“Many thanks for sending me a copy of the “Out to Play” resource pack. I have really enjoyed reading it. The introduction re how to use the pack is very clear – especially the 5 tips for outdoor learning/storytelling. The session plans are well laid out with some great ideas/games and drama suggestions. The stories are a great balance of familiar and new – I especially liked “The Chestnut Tree at the Edge of the World” and plan to use it with some of my P4 classes soon.” Cheryl Aird, Arts Development Officer, Midlothian Council Education

“Can I also let you know that we have had some extra CPD using your Out to Play pack! Staff who took part in the original training have been sharing their good practice and the resource with one another, which is great for our Outdoor Learning development!” Nicola Rooney, Corpus Christi Primary

“Teachers who have used this resource have found it well planned out, easy to follow and have found the activities to be very motivating for the children.” Andrea Gurd, Aultmore Park

With thanks to The Educational Institute of Scotland for their kind donation towards the cost of printing.

The 2018 Out to Play Resource Pack is an 82 page document bursting with ideas, activities, stories and inspiration to develop a school’s ‘Out to Play’ journey. Building on the first pack written in 2015, this second edition draws on the experiences of the Eco Drama Artists that delivered Out to Play residencies in school playgrounds across Glasgow during 2017. It contains an abundance of new ideas to support teachers to deliver imaginative outdoor learning sessions in school playgrounds, including inspiring environmental stories, nature connection exercises, session plans, drama activities and games, and is packed full of handy tips and insights for facilitating creative outdoor learning sessions.

The Out to Play Resource Pack is for teachers and educators interested in exploring the role of Drama & Storytelling in Outdoor Learning. The sessions in this pack offer an introduction to outdoor learning through the mediums of drama, games, storytelling & song.

Evaluation

We are committed to evaluating the impact of our performances and projects with the children, young people and communities we work with. Please click below to read a selection of our most recent reports.